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City of Coconut Creek Launches Florida's First Fully Electric Residential Recycling and Waste Collection Fleet

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In partnership with the City of Coconut Creek, Republic Services has launched Florida's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet.

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Fleet provides quieter operations, reduced emissions and reliable service to the Coconut Creek community COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services and the City of Coconut Creek have launched Florida's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet. This achievement positions Coconut Creek as a leader in innovative community services and one of the first communities in the nation to adopt a fully electric residential collection fleet. "We're excited to bring curbside recycling back to Coconut Creek, and in true Coconut Creek fashion, we're having some fun with it," said Coconut Creek Mayor Jeffrey Wasserman. "We're kicking things off with a handful of community events that bring our residents together while showcasing the creativity and our innovative spirit that make our city so special!" The fleet serving Coconut Creek includes six McNeilus Volterra EVs, the industry's first fully integrated zero-emission electric recycling and waste collection vehicles. Combining all-day zero-emission performance with a suite of advanced safety features, the trucks include 360-degree camera systems, enhanced driver visibility, lane-departure sensors, automated emergency braking and audible alerts designed to improve awareness for pedestrians and nearby motorists. The new fleet will deliver quieter collection operations throughout Coconut...

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Takes effect
Aug 21, 2026
Location
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States

Companies

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fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet

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95%
Detected
Aug 21, 2026
signal_type
news
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